Game day central

The Gamecocks looks to build off the promise of freshman QB Brandon McIlwain’s first start, in which he totaled 229 yards in a 20-15 home win over East Carolina. He’ll have the opportunity to better those stats against one of the worst defenses in college football.

Beat writers Mike Wilson and Hale McGranahan will provide expert analysis during the game. Follow along on our live blog right here.